I've learned a lot this year… or rather taken things to heart that others have been telling me for years. "Don't sweat the small stuff." (Richard Carlson) "Very often we are our own worst enemy." (Louis Binstock) "If you're not having fun, you're doing something wrong." (Groucho Marx) … stuff like that.

I've also found that going with your gut instinct and impulses is being truer to yourself, and it saves a lot of time fretting and worrying about, which is rarely worth it. "Do, or do not. There is no 'try.'" (Yoda in "The Empire Strikes Back")

I have also learned that I like the sounds of zebras, duplicating them with G and my sister-in-law, and this song named for the magnificent beast. Listen for yourself:

Happy New Year Everyone!

Song Recommendations

If you like this song, I also suggest:

• Arcade Fire
• Broken Bells
• Mumford & Sons

I also suggest the music genre:

• Dream Pop

Click here for more info on Beach House – Teen Dream – "Zebra".

The MP3 may be purchased here…

Beach House - Teen Dream